A Gonzaga staff member reported today, October 25, 2013 person(s) unknown attempted to enter an on-campus, University-owned administrative building in the 600 block of East Boone. The intruder(s) apparently attempted entry through a window, however only the outer windscreen was damaged. The staff member reported entry into the building was not gained. GU Security was not notified at the time of the GU Security was alerted when the attempted entry was discovered.

Here are some important steps you can take to help protect your property:

Since September 21, 2013 students have reported 11 bike thefts. All of which were secured to bike racks at various locations on campus. Of the eleven, two were secured with U-locks while the remaining nine were secured with cable style locks.

Three Vehicle Prowls were reported during the same time period all of which occurred on campus. Community members are reminded to never leave anything out in plain sight. I.e., backpacks, duffle bags, clothes, laptop cases, and electronic cables.

A student reported today that on September 21, between midnight – 2:00 a.m., person(s) unknown entered an off-campus, non-University owned residence several blocks north of the University. The intruder(s) entered after breaking a basement window. Personal belongings of the occupants were removed from an unoccupied bedroom in the basement, and from the living room. Among items reported taken was a set of vehicle keys, and a resident’s vehicle was stolen. According to the student, the residents were home asleep at the time of the burglary. It appeared that the intruder(s) did not enter any of the occupied bedrooms. Students reported the crime to Spokane Police who responded and completed an incident report. GU Security was not notified at the time of the incident.

Here are some important steps you can take to help protect your property:

A student reported today that around 4:05 a.m. today a Caucasian male attempted to force a basement window open and gain entry to an off-campus, non-University-owned residence in the E. 900 block of Desmet Ave. The student shouted at the intruder, startling him and causing him to flee northbound. The student also reported that the intruder, upon being discovered, stated this was just a prank before he fled. GU Security and Spokane Police were notified. In his rush to flee, the intruder left behind a knife (used to pry the window screen) and bike.

Here are some important steps you can take to help protect your property:

A student reported today that on September 6, between 3 – 5:30 a.m., person(s) unknown entered an off-campus, non-University owned residence several blocks north of the University. The intruder(s) apparently entered through an open window and removed personal belongings of the occupants. According to the student, all of the residents were home asleep at the time of the burglary. The student stated it appeared that the intruder(s) did not enter any of the bedrooms, but remained in the living room before leaving through the front door of the house. Among items reported taken was a set of vehicle keys, and a resident’s vehicle was stolen. The vehicle has since been recovered by police. Students reported the crime to Spokane Police who responded and completed an incident report. GU Security was not notified at the time of the incident.

Here are some important steps you can take to help protect your property:

Every year about this time, we receive reports of individuals soliciting magazine sales at residence halls on campus, and at residences in the surrounding neighborhood. In the past, these individuals have sometimes gained access to residence halls and apartments by “tailgating” behind a student who is entering. These individuals do not have permission to enter Gonzaga residences, and/or solicit on the Gonzaga campus. If you see them anywhere on campus, please contact GU Security immediately at 313-2222.

An important reminder: you should NEVER allow access to your residence hall to anyone who is not a resident, an authorized staff member (should be able to provide GU identification) or accompanied by a resident or authorized staff member.

On September 2, at 1:12 am, three students reported while walking home in the area 1700 N. Cincinnati were physically assaulted. Two of the students reported while walking, several people approached them and asked them if they were coming from a party. Both students reported being struck with closed fists to the face by two females from this group. A third student attempted to provide assistance However; he was pushed away by a male assumed to be with the group. The three students manage to flee the area and get to an apartment complex nearby and call GU Security and Spokane Police Department. Upon arrival of security and the police, they reviewed security video from the complex, which showed a group of at least fifteen to twenty were with the primary perpetrators. The police completed an initial investigation and informed the students the assault would be investigated further. The students did not request medical attention.

Subject #1: Caucasian female with a sleeve tattoo on her left arm
Subject #2: African American female
Subject #3: African American Male

• If you have to walk, do so in groups especially after dark. Try to use well-lit, busy routes. Be aware of your surroundings.
• Utilize Saferide or a taxi service if you need a ride back to your residence from an off-campus location: call 568-8000.
• Utilize Security escorts to travel across campus or to/from near-campus locations: 313-2222.
• Report suspicious persons or circumstances immediately to GU Security (313-2222) or SPD (911).
• Once you are in safe place, report all crimes immediately to police at 911 and GU Security at 313-2222.

On August 29 a student reported person(s) unknown smashed the driver side window of his car. The student told Campus Security that he noticed the damage when he went out to retrieve items he left in the vehicle. Luckily nothing was reported taken from the vehicle.

Please remember to lock your vehicle and remove or conceal all items that might provide incentive to break in. This includes backpacks, duffle bags, laptop cases, and Ipod cables.

Friday August 30, 2013 marks the beginning of the new school year with orientation and most of the first year students moving into their assigned residence hall. We are expecting over 1200 students to descend on campus that day, along with their vehicles, parents, siblings and belongings. For the safety of all persons involved, we are requesting the following:

– Please avoid driving in the northeast portion of the campus from 7am-5pm. Traffic flow in that area will be slow and even stopped at several times, especially with the construction of the new University Center.

– Be aware that some streets and alleys normally used by employees will be closed most of the day.

– There will be no southbound traffic allowed on Cincinnati from Desmet to Lower Kennedy. At that location, Cincinnati will be temporarily restricted to “one way” northbound only until Madonna and Catherine Monica unloading is completed.

– If you must get to the Law School parking area that day and are arriving from the north, please drive southbound on Hamilton to westbound Springfield and then onto Cincinnati to reach the parking lot.

– Pedestrian traffic in all parts of our campus will be quite heavy. Our visitors may be concentrating on other things and not be sufficiently wary of vehicle traffic. Please watch out for them!

– Overall, parking in all lots and areas of campus will be impacted by this event. The Athletic lots north of the Centennial Trail, and the north College Hall lots have been designated as “long-term parking” for this weekend. To expedite the move-in process, parents and students will be directed to park at these locations after unloading.

Your patience and goodwill are the keys to a successful day as we embrace the spirit of the new school year. On behalf of the entire security team, let us thank you in advance for your consideration and cooperation in making this event work as planned.

Parking on campus? The 2013-2014 Gonzaga University parking permits are now available! Permits can be purchased online or at the newly located Parking Services office (Welch Hall, lower level east entry). All prices are the SAME as last year.

New to campus this year, the BARC Parking Facility is now open! Parking designations are as follows:

2nd Level = Red Permits

3rd Level = Green and Yellow Permits

4th Level = Green and Yellow Permits

Last year’s 2012-2013 parking permits expire on August 31, 2013, so make sure to purchase your new permit soon and beat the rush!

A student reported to Campus Security that he was the victim of an assault just north of campus earlier this morning (August 8) at about 1:00 AM. The student reported that he was walking in the alley of the 200 block east between Mission and Augusta with a non-student when an individual or individuals knocked him to the ground and kicked him. The student was treated at a hospital for facial lacerations. The non-student was not injured.

The student was unable to provide any description of the individual(s), but was still encouraged to file a police report.

Gonzaga community members are reminded of the following safety tips:

• If you have to walk, do so in groups especially after dark. Try to use well-lit, busy routes.

Last year’s event was such a blast, we just had to do it again. David’s Pizza (thanks Mark!), fun games, great people, all on the beautiful lawn between Welch & Desmet Halls. 6-8 PM on Tuesday August 6th. Come meet your neighbors, chat with public safety representatives, or just hang out. We hope to see you there!

A faculty member reported to campus security this morning (July 8) that somebody had entered her College Hall third floor office and accessed her computer. Gonzaga ITS was able to determine that the computer was accessed at about 11:30 PM on July 4th for approximately 2 minutes. Nothing is believed to be missing at this time, nor is any information believed to be compromised. The faculty member was advised to report the incident to Spokane Police. Campus security is reviewing surveillance video.

The subject may have accessed the office by entering a fenced construction area on the west side of College Hall, climbing a scaffold, and entering through an unsecured window.

Gonzaga staff & faculty are reminded to:

Secure all doors and windows when away from your office.

Log off or lock your computer whenever you are away from it. Call ITS at 313-5550 if you are unsure how to lock your computer.

A report was received today at 9:30 AM by Campus Security that yesterday, Jul 2, 2013 around 5:00 PM a female student was verbally accosted by four teenage males on the Kardong Bridge. The student also reported on the same day around 9:40 PM on the Hamilton Bridge the same group of teenagers from the earlier incident harassed her and another student who was with her at that time. According to the student the same four teenage males began pushing and punching the student accompanying her. The student stated at one point one of the teenage males asked another for a knife; a pocket knife was seen by the students, but wasn’t brandished in a threatening manner. The student added they were able to get away and call 911. Spokane Police responded and completed a report. The student provided the following additional description of the four teenage males:

Suspect #1: teenage male medium to dark complexion, 5’10”, thin build, with short black hair, wearing a grey tank top and dark basketball shorts, ear piercing in both ears. Described as the primary aggressor